Syd’s Evolved R&B Masterpiece Beard | Hip-Hop News

Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Syd, the GRAMMY-winning co-founder of THE INTERNET, drops her most evolved album yet — Beard — featuring powerhouse collaborators like Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, and Rodney Jerkins, and a sultry new video for “Any Time” with James Fauntleroy. The project blends personal growth with genre-defying R&B, turning past insecurities into strength, and showcases Syd’s signature smooth vocals alongside a romantic-comedy-inspired visual with her wife, Simone. After her GRAMMY win for Beyoncé’s “Plastic Off the Sofa,” Syd’s third solo album is poised to be her biggest, boldest, and most soulful yet…